While on a recent skiing trip, I had a casual dinner with casual friends, including a couple that had been married, divorced, and were now dating again. As is so often the case, on the surface, they looked great together, […]
Have you recession-proofed your marriage?
There’s a lot of attention on the economy right now and the difficult times we’re in – and many people are worrying and preoccupied with their finances and economic struggles. This type of stress can take its toll on you […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] Marriage — It’s Complicated
My wife took me to see Nancy Meyers’ new movie, It’s Complicated, which stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin. She had seen it a day or two before and wanted to see it with me saying, “It would […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] Stuck Between My Wife and the Kids
In every marriage, spouses face an inevitable choice between their children and their spouse. It is a classic dilemma that confronts every couple and one that is inescapable and difficult. It is especially true in second marriages, like mine. I […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] Who Said Marriage Should Be Work?
I recently learned some statistics that surprised me, but upon reflection they really made sense. What do you think the rate of divorce is between first, second, and third marriages? Think about it. I didn’t and came to the wrong […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] In-Laws, Second Marriages, and Baggage
I believe all clichés are generally true. How else could something become a cliché in the first place? Not surprisingly, then, all the clichés about second marriages are true. Indeed, comedy careers have been built around jokes about a second […]
[FATHER POWER] Building a Marriage That Lasts
Last week while on vacation, I sat up one night with my two favorite daughters (I only have two!) and watched “Jon and Kate Plus Eight.” I have to confess that I was more interested in watching this since I […]
Another Family Hurt by Adultery
Another marriage may have permanently ended last week when a husband and father of four boys recently flew down to Argentina for a five-day fling with a woman who was not his wife. If you follow the news, you know […]
I’m Too Busy for My Spouse! What Do I Do?
Have you ever been too busy to be married? You’re busy with work, school, kids, hobbies, and all the other things, and it’s putting a serious strain on your marriage. What do you do? Is it permanent or just temporary? […]
[READER QUESTION] Should You Remain Friends with Your Mistress?
Reader JF left a comment on Could You Forgive Your Spouse for Cheating? My wife had an affair (mostly an emotional affair and some kissing, but no sex) and I feel that we are dealing with it well except for […]
[RELATIONSHIP] Is Your Wife Mad at Dad?
We at THE FATHER LIFE were recently alerted to a blog post at momlogic.com by Alicia Hagan. It’s an interesting read, and it seems to have resonated with some of the other moms in the momlogic community. As it turns […]
AGoodHusband.net: Could You Forgive a Cheating Spouse?
Could you forgive your spouse for cheating on you? Many people would say no way, it’s not worth it, there’s too much pain and too much trust lost. My previous post about the signs of a cheating husband stirred up […]
12 Phrases That Mean You’ve Won Her Heart (Part 2)
Last time I shared with you the first six of a dozen phrases that a woman will bestow upon you when (and only when) you as a man have truly succeeded at attracting the fullness of her femininity unto yourself. […]
What Makes Marriage So Hard?
A reader, we’ll call him Bob, asked the following question: What were some of the tough issues you faced in the first 2 years of your marriage? Right now my wife and I are going through some changes within ourselves […]
12 Reasons Why My Wife Is Awesome
Guest blogger Paul Starke: It’s my lovely wife’s birthday this week, and — wouldn’t you know it — I haven’t bought her a gift yet. I was thinking about getting her a gift card to “Dave & Buster’s,” but something […]